Man run over by train in Orange County

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. 
Orange County authorities say a freight train struck a middle-aged man on tracks near San Clemente but it's unclear whether the person was alive before being hit or already dead.

Sheriff's Lt. Lloyd Downing says the southbound Burlington Northern Santa Fe train was traveling at about 40 mph when it struck the man early Wednesday.

The conductor told investigators he saw a body on the tracks and was unable to stop in time.

The lieutenant says two or three juveniles were standing near the body at the time and the death appears suspicious. The juveniles fled.

The investigation caused a delay in some Metrolink commuter train service.